Educational Audiologist | Part-time (one day per week)

Title:Educational AudiologistReports to:Deaf/Hard of Hearing Team LeaderEmployment Status:Part-timeFLSA Status:ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:Ohio State Board of Education-Certification/Licensure in AudiologyMasters Degree or Doctorate Degree in AudiologyLicensure State Board of Speech Pathology/AudiologyMust pass a criminal background drivers license and reliable DESCRIPTION:Provides audiological services including testing recommendations and consultation to facilitate early identification amplification and/or other appropriate intervention for hearing-impaired infants and young children and their FUNCTIONS:Provides the following screening and assessment services at schools or at the Hopewell Centers sound-treated test suite as indicated: Audiological Evaluations upon referral from school Screening of special programs upon district requestProvides hearing aid listening checks and assistance to parents and districts in arranging for repairs/adjustments to equipment as reports that include educational management recommendations for children who are hard of hearing or consultation to school district personnel regarding audiological E.T.R. and I.E.P. Placement Meetings when consultation to district personnel regarding hearing assistive technology auditory training and other related in-service to school personnel and/or students concerning all aspects of Hard of Hearing or Deafness upon need for audiological supplies and equipment and makes appropriate requisitions or advises school district personnel regarding purchasing audiological equipment upon actual noise measurement levels in classrooms with a portable sound level meter upon district appropriate reports with follow-up recommendations to referring agencies and consultation to parents as needed regarding follow-up medical intervention and/or assessment medical aspects of hearing loss appropriate amplification and resources for family education and support such as the Help Me Grow ear mold repairs for Deaf/HH children with parent public awareness activities such as hearing screening clinics presentations to parents and community groups and in-services to agencies serving families of young initiative a high degree of professional commitment and works independently in meeting the responsibilities of the job and job-related constructively to supervision by assuming responsibilities for in all Team and Center meetings and activities as required by the position to accomplish Team and Center communication with other Center personnel including other Team members district personnel families and cooperatively with Center staff to complete mutually assigned tasks as determined by the Team Team Leader and/or time to accomplish duties and implements strategies to deal with competing work records collects outcome data and submits reports that meet the requirements of the information as required by position (e.g. computerized caseload lists EMIS Medicaid grant applications project applications Medianet data entry mailing lists etc.).Keeps abreast of techniques and innovations in the assigned position via attendance at pertinent training professional reading and other professional development in identifying and prioritizing annual budget within the assigned budget and utilizes Center requisition procedures to obtain needed supplies and and follows an accurate schedule of services to schools students and families and demonstrates regular work attendance to fulfill job Center procedures for posting accurate weekly schedules signing in/out of work sites wearing identification badges requesting/reporting leaves and completing mileage reimbursement requests work calendars/time sheets when reports and other documents as needed which clearly and concisely communicate information using correct writing of Google Suite applications. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists school district personnel in meeting state and federal rules and regulations regarding the delivery of educational services to children with disabilities including the provision of related Center audiological equipment and assists with the compilation of a listing of such equipment with information regarding warranties maintenance agreements and service the confidentiality of privileged information. Relays information about Center programs and services to school personnel families and the public accurately and a helpful positive attitude with coworkers families students and district personnel and maintains appropriate courteous language in all work a personal appearance that is appropriate for professional responsibilities and is within the role expectations of client a neat working area and assists others in appropriate housekeeping efforts throughout the Center regulations to resolve conflicts with other staff. Problem solves and/or notifies appropriate Center personnel regarding equipment and supply other duties as all duties in conformity with the adopted Vision and Mission understands and abides by the Ohio Revised Codes regulations for reporting child abuse and/or neglect. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center policies and regulations; participating district policies relating to the delivery of Center services; district superintendent special education contact persons and district related services staff; State Department of Education Office for Exceptional Children Model Policies and Procedures; State Department Standards; Federal laws and regulations impacting educational services to children with disabilities; best practices in the education of students who are hard of hearing public to: team effectively and co-teach; interpret polices procedures and regulations; follow instructions; communicate effectively; maintain files and records; collect data; prepare required reports; demonstrate a positive relationship with staff; promote a favorable image in the best interests of the Center; provide effective leadership in training new staff; accept and request assistance when situations warrant; share information of ongoing Center activities with other staff; maintain courtesy and appropriate language in all communication; dress appropriately within the expectation for the client groups; work effectively with coordinators and other staff in prioritizing work and lift/move up to fifty (50) in: selection purchase and maintenance of hearing assistive technology including FM/DM systems hearing aids and soundfield systems; pure tone and speech audiometer and tympanometer computer and related OPERATED: computer audiometer tympanometer OAE screenerOTHER WORKING CONDITIONS:Works in or around contact with agency personnel parents and children (age birth-22).TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is an assigned- day contract at the salary level established by the Regional Advisory Council. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:The Educational Audiologist shall be evaluated in accordance with Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Education policies. This job description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the Southern Ohio Educational Service applicants should send a letter of interest resume three professional references and a copy of any credentials to:Casey Enochs Assistant SuperintendentSouthern Ohio Educational Service Center3321 Airborne Road Wilmington Ohio 45177Email: : ext. 1039Southern Ohio Educational Service Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression of any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.